All Obituaries

Mary Mildred Grigsby, age 94, passed to her Heavenly Home on September 19th, 2023. She was married to Elmer Grigsby for 70 years and was a devoted wife and loving mother. Her immediate family included her husband, two daughters, Sandra (Brown) and Anita (Rich), son-in-law, Mike Rich, 5 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. Mary Mildred (named after both of her grandmothers), and her siblings were born in Kentucky.  As a teenager, she delivered the mail in Cane Valley on...

Bobby L. Beard, 86, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Friday, September 15, 2023 at 10:55 P.M. at The Medical Center in Bowling Green. He was born October 10, 1936, in Adair County, to the late Artis “Bud” and Etta Burris Beard.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Larry Hutchison and the following brothers and sisters, Alfred, Davis, Holland, George and JR Beard, Christine Bell Gabbert, Opal Murphy, Doris Romans, Peggy Kean and Lovie...

Mattie Lee Peterson, 88, of Breeding, Kentucky died Thursday, September 14, 2023 at her home. She was born September 20, 1934, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Sarah Dupree.  In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by two children, Jerry Peterson, Jr and Angela Peterson. Survivors include: One son – Matthew Peterson of Atlanta, Georgia Two daughters – Alma Jackson of Breeding, Kentucky and Lynn Neeley of Summer Shade, Kentucky Nine grandchildren and...

Mary Ann Mueller, 72, of Louisville, Kentucky, died Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Mary & Elizabeth Hospital in Louisville. She was born July 5, 1951, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Elmer Lee Clemens, Sr. and Mae Elizabeth Brentlinger Clemens. Survivors include: Three daughters – Tamara (Dale) Budzisz and Lisa Mueller all of Columbia, Heather Short of Palmyra, Indiana One brother – Elmer Lee Clemens, Jr. of Columbia Four grandchildren – John (Amanda),...

Ricky Dell Judd, 63, of Greensburg, Kentucky, died Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at his residence. He was born May 13, 1960, in Taylor County.  Ricky formerly worked at Cox Interior, was a farmer, a member of Mt. Gilead Christian Church and loved to fish. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Louise Pierce Judd Merrell and his father, Paul William Judd  Survivors include: One son – Michael (Jada) Matney of Auburn, Kentucky One sister – Cindy (Wesley) Melson...

Elaine Downs, 76, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Monday, September 11, 2023 at 12:08 A.M. at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. She was born April 5, 1947, in Adair County, to the late Frank and Lorena Coomer Bennett.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Josh Downs on August 31, 2023, her daughter-in-law, Kim Downs, two brothers, Lyndell and Jimmie Bennett and two sisters, Barbara Murrell and Peggy Bennett. Elaine was a member of Egypt Christian Church...

Faye Powell Warren, 87, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at her residence. She was born December 10, 1935, in Adair County, to the late Walker and Dimple Cheatham Powell.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Warren and a brother, McKinney “Wormy” Powell. Faye was a member of Royville Friendship Church and a homemaker. Survivors include: One sister – Mary Alice Spears of Louisville Two brothers...

Norshon Kalendez Smith, III, son of Chasity Streeval and Norshon Smith, Jr., of Columbia, Kentucky was stillborn on Saturday, September 2, 2023. In addition to his parents, he is survived by: One brother – Camden Streeval of Columbia Grandparents – Karen Streeval of Columbia, Edward Blakley of Columbia, Mike and Cindy Shaw of Columbia, Norshon Smith, Sr. of Louisville Several other relatives The family has chosen Cremation and will hold a private service at a later...

Josh Downs, 45, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 5:17 P.M. at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. He was born March 3, 1978, in Adair County. Josh was a member of Egypt Christian Church and formerly employed by Coca-Cola. Survivors include: His parents – Mike and Elaine Bennett Downs of Columbia His brother – Chris Downs of Columbia Two nephews and one niece – Easton, Grayson and McKenna Downs Several other relatives and friends Funeral service...

Pamela Faye “Pam” Grant, 70, of Glensfork, Kentucky, died Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 5:55 P.M. at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. She was born August 2, 1953, to the late Odell and Orean Bennett Whittle.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Grant and her son, Lacy Grant. Pam retired from the Adair County School System as Secretary at the Alternative School.  She was known for how much she loved her students.  After...